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1971 (December 11) Figures

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Full list of figures, martyrs, coordinators, and collectives associated with 1971 (December 11).

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Abdul Kader Siddique

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Guerrilla Commander ('Tiger Siddique')

He built one of the war’s best-known local fighting forces.

He organized and led the Kaderia Bahini in Tangail, conducting persistent guerrilla operations against occupation forces.

Tangail theatre and Kaderia Bahini actions, 1971.

He emerged as one of the most recognizable guerrilla commanders of the war.

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Sam Manekshaw

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Chief of Army Staff of India

Sam Manekshaw is included as a key historical actor for understanding this chapter's political and social context.

Indian military command during the Bangladesh Liberation War theatre.

Their role helps explain how power, institutions, or ideas shifted during this period.

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A. A. K. Niazi

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Commander of Pakistan Eastern Command

A. A. K. Niazi is included as a key historical actor for understanding this chapter's political and social context.

Pakistan military command structure in East Pakistan during 1971.

Their role helps explain how power, institutions, or ideas shifted during this period.

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